# Here’s why so many apps are asking to use Bluetooth on iOS 13 - The Verge

<https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/19/20867286/ios-13-bluetooth-permission-privacy-feature-apps>

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## What Jamie wrote

I've noticed this and have been surprised, and declined, some of the apps asking for this. 🛑

## Facts

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- [WT119: Weekly Thing #119 / Sep 28, 2019](https://weekly.thingelstad.com/archive/119/), Notable Links 📌

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